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Alberta government mulls policy on how schools address gender-diverse students | CBC News
UCP members want parents notified if student changes name or pronoun. Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says there is inconsistency in how parents are notified.
Alberta premier promises to protect parents’ rights during speech to UCP convention Premier Danielle Smith promised to keep parents in control of their child's education. Smith promised anew to fight federal rules to limit Alberta’s energy and electricity industries. This was the first meeting since Smith and the UCP defeated the NDP.
As UCP AGM kicks off with high turnout, questions of unity remain crucial theme | CBC News Saturday will bring debate on controversial resolutions, board elections. The UCP's founding convention in 2018 drew around 2,500 members.
Danielle Smith’s message could get ‘lost in the noise’: political scientist About 3,500 delegates were expected to attend the UCP’s first get-together since it won re-election in May. Among the resolutions being debated is one requiring parental consent if a child under the age of 16 wishes to use a different name or pronoun at school. The government is not bound to act on any policy resolutions that pass.
Alberta's medical lab mayhem during privatization shows importance of oversight on errors, doctors say | CBC News In Alberta, responsibility for lab testing at facilities outside hospitals switched between public and private hands several times over nearly three decades. Last year, the United Conservative Party (UCP) government privatized the province's community lab services. In August, the province announced all of its labs would be brought back under the government-owned Alberta Precision Labs (APL) by the end of 2023.
'Protecting the pensions of all Canadians' a priority, Freeland says ahead of Friday CPP meeting Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will meet Friday with provincial and territorial finance ministers. The meeting is to discuss Alberta potentially pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan. Alberta's UCP has been mulling the idea of leaving the CPP and forming its own pension plan since 2020.
Alberta allowed to leave CPP, but would be a 'one-way ticket': employment minister Alberta is legally allowed to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan. Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says doing so would be a “one way ticket,” with no chance of return. Alberta's UCP has been mulling the idea of leaving the CPP and forming its own pension plan since 2020.
Parental consent about new pronouns at school among policy proposals at UCP AGM | CBC News Proposal is one of 30 policies set to be debated at the party's AGM in November. The policy is proposed by the UCP constituency in Edmonton-West Henday. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is looking forward to a vigorous debate.
Alberta MP accuses premier of ‘baseless,’ ‘ludicrous’ statements on electricity Calgary MP George Chahal says Danielle Smith is playing on people’s fears for purely partisan reasons. He says that since the UCP took power in Alberta, electricity rates have increased fivefold. Smith has recently warned that blackouts would be the result of proposed federal power regulations.
NDP launches counter survey on potential Alberta Pension Plan The Opposition NDP has launched a survey of its own about the UCP’s idea for the province to pull out of the Canada Pension Plan. It comes after the Government of Alberta issued an online survey about the idea, following the release of a third-party report into the potential and feasibility of Alberta leaving the CPP.
Alberta Utilities Commission to keep processing applications during renewables moratorium The Alberta Utilities Commission says it will continue to accept and process applications for renewable energy developments. The regulator issued a release this week clarifying how it intends to implement the UCP government’s announced seven-month pause on wind and solar energy development. No approvals will be issued until the moratorium is lifted, the AUC said.
Mandate pushes mental health and addiction minister to expand support in schools | CBC News Premier Danielle Smith's mandate letter to Minister Daniel Williams instructs him to bring election promises to life. The UCP campaigned on building four 30-bed "youth centres of excellence" in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Lethbridge.
UCP Art Pop Up Ashley Williams is at the Folsom Palladio where she is giving us a sneak peek of this weekend's UCP Art Pop Up. See what cool little masterpieces you can see and buy at this event!
UCP Options Upcoming Laura Lippman Novel 'Prom Mom' (EXCLUSIVE) UCP has optioned Laura Lippman’s new upcoming novel “Prom Mom,” Variety has learned exclusively. No network or streamer is currently attached, nor is there currently a writer set to adapt the book due to the ongoing writers’ strike.
National Disability Pride Month In honor of National Disability Pride Month, Ashley Williams is with the UCP as they share their newest campaign with Pottery Barn Kids and how they feature this local kiddo!
Alberta government signs agreement to bring recovery centre to Tsuut’ina The agreement between the province and First Nation for up to $30 million in capital funding. It follows up on an election announcement made by the UCP in May for 11 facilities, including one at Siksika Nation.
Pride on the Prairies: Lacombe’s first Pride Society reflects on a tumultuous year Candice Kikstra's two teenage children have both come out as queer. In May, a recording surfaced in which the UCP candidate for Lacombe-Ponoka was heard making transphobic comments. In the recording, Jennifer Johnson was heard saying Alberta’s high test scores don't matter because some students are transgender.
Experts call on Alberta government to strengthen treaty relationships | CBC News Treaty experts are calling on the new Alberta government to uphold and strengthen obligations under Treaty 6, 7 and 8. MLAs with the new UCP government were reminded of those responsibilities as they were sworn in last week. "We are all treaty people," Grand Chief Leonard Standingontheroad said.
NDP announces shadow cabinet for largest Official Opposition in Alberta history Thirty-eight NDP candidates won a seat in the legislature during last month’s election that saw the UCP win a majority. Some high-profile NDP MLAs will be resuming the positions they held prior to the May election.
First ever-Indigenous UCP MLA and 10 newcomers sworn into Alberta government | CBC News The UCP's first-ever Indigenous caucus member and ten new MLAs were among 48 representatives sworn into office Tuesday. Treaty 6 Grand Chief Leonard Standingontheroad congratulated MLAs and reminded them of their treaty obligations.
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